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Databases and the Web - Dynamic Web Pages
If you want to create dynamic pages, with changing content and features, then you need to hook your Web site up to a database backend. Databases give Web sites flexibility and the ability to create more dynamic and personalized sites. Data driven Web pages work directly with the customers.
Why Databases?
Learn when and why to use databases to drive the information on your Web site. From your HTML Guide.
Beyond CGI to ColdFusion
ColdFusion allows you to create data driven Web pages quickly and easily.
Databases
For a more in-depth look at databases and how to use them effectively, look at the Database Guide at About.